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Foraging Collection (page 8)

"Foraging: A Journey of Survival and Sustenance" In the vast tapestry of nature, creatures big and small embark on a timeless quest for sustenance

Background imageForaging Collection: Women on the Beach at Low Tide (oil on canvas)

Women on the Beach at Low Tide (oil on canvas)
Ma447047 Women on the Beach at Low Tide (oil on canvas) by Moore, Henry (1831-95); 9 x 16.75 inches cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageForaging Collection: Mr H M Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, foraging for Supplies for the Yambuya Camp (engraving)

Mr H M Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, foraging for Supplies for the Yambuya Camp (engraving)
1626709 Mr H M Stanleys Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, foraging for Supplies for the Yambuya Camp (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageForaging Collection: The Camp of the Second Division, looking East. January 1855 (colour litho)

The Camp of the Second Division, looking East. January 1855 (colour litho)
5929010 The Camp of the Second Division, looking East. January 1855 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); National Army Museum

Background imageForaging Collection: Singes cercopitheques en maraude (engraving)

Singes cercopitheques en maraude (engraving)
3626358 Singes cercopitheques en maraude (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singes cercopitheques en maraude)

Background imageForaging Collection: The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division (engraving)

The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division (engraving)
1058755 The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, with the Bombay Division)

Background imageForaging Collection: Prussian foraging troop bringing in cattle, October 1870 (engraving)

Prussian foraging troop bringing in cattle, October 1870 (engraving)
958998 Prussian foraging troop bringing in cattle, October 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian foraging troop bringing in cattle)

Background imageForaging Collection: Prussian foraging party, March 1871 (engraving)

Prussian foraging party, March 1871 (engraving)
958857 Prussian foraging party, March 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prussian foraging party, March 1871)

Background imageForaging Collection: The Civil War in Spain, Insurgents from Carthagena foraging at Torrevieja (engraving)

The Civil War in Spain, Insurgents from Carthagena foraging at Torrevieja (engraving)
1620959 The Civil War in Spain, Insurgents from Carthagena foraging at Torrevieja (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Civil War in Spain)

Background imageForaging Collection: A Cruise on the Norfolk Broads (engraving)

A Cruise on the Norfolk Broads (engraving)
1614494 A Cruise on the Norfolk Broads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cruise on the Norfolk Broads)

Background imageForaging Collection: The Zulu War (engraving)

The Zulu War (engraving)
1054111 The Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageForaging Collection: France (Perigord): black truffle (Tuber cibarium) (chromolitho)

France (Perigord): black truffle (Tuber cibarium) (chromolitho)
968685 France (Perigord): black truffle (Tuber cibarium) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: France (Perigord): black truffle (Tuber cibarium)

Background imageForaging Collection: France (Brittany): chanterelles (Cantarellus cibarius) (chromolitho)

France (Brittany): chanterelles (Cantarellus cibarius) (chromolitho)
968688 France (Brittany): chanterelles (Cantarellus cibarius) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: France (Brittany): chanterelles (Cantarellus cibarius)

Background imageForaging Collection: Mrs Bond (colour litho)

Mrs Bond (colour litho)
979644 Mrs Bond (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Bond. Illustration for Walter Cranes Picture Book (Frederick Warne, 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageForaging Collection: Under the trees in the wood, 1893 (w / c on paper)

Under the trees in the wood, 1893 (w / c on paper)
MMT383972 Under the trees in the wood, 1893 (w/c on paper) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 34x21 cm; Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Sous les arbres du bois (recto); ); French

Background imageForaging Collection: Marbots soldiers foraging on the retreat (colour litho)

Marbots soldiers foraging on the retreat (colour litho)
725950 Marbots soldiers foraging on the retreat (colour litho) by Myrbach-Rheinfeld, Felicien baron de (b.1853) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marbots soldiers foraging on the retreat)

Background imageForaging Collection: The War in Spain, Soldiers of King Alfonsos Army foraging (engraving)

The War in Spain, Soldiers of King Alfonsos Army foraging (engraving)
1621221 The War in Spain, Soldiers of King Alfonsos Army foraging (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Spain)

Background imageForaging Collection: Life in and about an Indian Bungalow (engraving)

Life in and about an Indian Bungalow (engraving)
1056808 Life in and about an Indian Bungalow (engraving) by Destez, Paul (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life in and about an Indian Bungalow)

Background imageForaging Collection: Hungry Dogs, second stone, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows

Hungry Dogs, second stone, 1916. Creator: George Wesley Bellows
Hungry Dogs, second stone, 1916

Background imageForaging Collection: Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) nectaring on a Meadow buttercup

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia) nectaring on a Meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris) flower in a chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, UK, June

Background imageForaging Collection: Man Foraging (L homme au fourrage). Creator: Alphonse Legros

Man Foraging (L homme au fourrage). Creator: Alphonse Legros
Man Foraging (L homme au fourrage)

Background imageForaging Collection: Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) walking over tidal mudflats in low winter

Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) walking over tidal mudflats in low winter sunshine. Holy Island (Lindisfarne) tidal mudflats, Northumberland, England, UK. December

Background imageForaging Collection: Red knots (Calidris canutus) in winter plumage feeding co-operatively on tidal mudflats

Red knots (Calidris canutus) in winter plumage feeding co-operatively on tidal mudflats. Holy Island (Lindisfarne), Northumberland, England, UK December

Background imageForaging Collection: Young brown bear (Ursus arctos), foraging for invertebrates at low tide in Glacier Bay

Young brown bear (Ursus arctos), foraging for invertebrates at low tide in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Background imageForaging Collection: Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) foraging

Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) foraging

Background imageForaging Collection: European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) on picket fence

European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) on picket fence

Background imageForaging Collection: Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) foraging

Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) foraging

Background imageForaging Collection: Green jay (Cyanocorax Yncas) perched in wildflowers

Green jay (Cyanocorax Yncas) perched in wildflowers

Background imageForaging Collection: Green Jays (Cyanocorax yncas) perched

Green Jays (Cyanocorax yncas) perched

Background imageForaging Collection: Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) eating berry in Serviceberry Bush

Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) eating berry in Serviceberry Bush (Amelanchier canadensis), Marion County, Illinois

Background imageForaging Collection: Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) exchanging berry in Serviceberry Bush

Cedar Waxwings (Bombycilla cedrorum) exchanging berry in Serviceberry Bush

Background imageForaging Collection: Muskrat, winter foraging from an opening in the ice

Muskrat, winter foraging from an opening in the ice

Background imageForaging Collection: Muskrat, winter foraging

Muskrat, winter foraging

Background imageForaging Collection: Cedar Waxwing eating Serviceberry. Marion County, Illinois, USA

Cedar Waxwing eating Serviceberry. Marion County, Illinois, USA

Background imageForaging Collection: Male American goldfinch eating seeds at thistle plant, Marion County, Illinois

Male American goldfinch eating seeds at thistle plant, Marion County, Illinois

Background imageForaging Collection: Cedar waxwing in serviceberry, Marion County, Illinois

Cedar waxwing in serviceberry, Marion County, Illinois

Background imageForaging Collection: Dunlin migration stop

Dunlin migration stop

Background imageForaging Collection: Sulawesi black macaques (Macaca nigra) males foraging on exposed beach at low tide

Sulawesi black macaques (Macaca nigra) males foraging on exposed beach at low tide. Tangkoko National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageForaging Collection: GATHERING NUTS (IN MAY?)

GATHERING NUTS (IN MAY?)
Some elegant ladies and children gather nuts from the tree and put them into baskets. Date: 1883

Background imageForaging Collection: ERMINE STOLE, SCARF, HAT

ERMINE STOLE, SCARF, HAT
A young woman wears an ermine muff, hat and scarf to keep out the winter chills while out foraging for fir tree branches to decorate her home at Christmas. Date: 1915

Background imageForaging Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109071

EyeUbiquitous_20109071
Adult European Badger, Meles meles, Foraging for food amongst rocks at night

Background imageForaging Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109072

EyeUbiquitous_20109072
Badger, Meles meles, Foraging For Food At Night, In Field, September, North Cotswolds, England, UK

Background imageForaging Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20106478

EyeUbiquitous_20106478
Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes NP, Black Bear cub Ursus americanus at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cub is out foraging with its mother and sibling on a sunny evening in late Spring

Background imageForaging Collection: Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major)

Common bee fly (Bombylius major) nectaring on a Greater periwinkle flower (Vinca major), Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Background imageForaging Collection: Common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) nectaring on a Yellow archangel

Common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) nectaring on a Yellow archangel (Lamiastrum galeobdolon) flower in a garden, Wiltshire, UK, April

Background imageForaging Collection: Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on a passion flower (Passiflora caerulea), Berkshire

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on a passion flower (Passiflora caerulea), Berkshire, England, UK, August




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"Foraging: A Journey of Survival and Sustenance" In the vast tapestry of nature, creatures big and small embark on a timeless quest for sustenance. From the Gloucester Old Spot Pig JD 1761, with its endearing snout rooting through fertile soil, to the majestic White-tailed Eagle poised above Norwegian waters, ready to snatch a fish from its liquid domain; foraging is an art that spans continents. Even in Yellowstone National Park's rugged landscapes, where the American Bison roams freely, we witness their unwavering determination as they graze upon grasses that whisper stories of ancient times. Meanwhile, the vibrant Red Admiral butterfly flutters gracefully amidst German meadows in search of nectar-laden treasures hidden within Common Boneset flowers. The African Elephant TOM 583 demonstrates remarkable dexterity as it reaches up with its mighty trunk to break off branches from towering trees in Mana Pools National Park. This act not only nourishes their colossal bodies but also shapes their environment. Yet they are take on different forms - sometimes driven by necessity rather than choice. As history tells us during Sherman's March to the Sea, plundering plantations became a means of survival amid chaos and conflict. Alongside rivers like Zambezi in Zimbabwe's Mana Pools National Park, another giant emerges - the Large African Elephant Bull. With each deliberate step along the riverbank edge while feeding on lush vegetation, it reminds us of nature's delicate balance between predator and prey. Not limited to land alone are those who traverse skies and seas alike. The Black-headed Gull flock follows tractors ploughing stubble fields in North Norfolk during winter plumage migration – an orchestrated ballet between man-made machinery and opportunistic birds seeking morsels left behind. Delving beneath our feet lies another world entirely – that of industrious moles tirelessly tunneling through earthy corridors while foraging near-surface roots.